How much time does it take?

Governors act as a team and, as such, the amount of time that each of them can give to the role will vary. Some people will be able and willing to give a lot throughout their time as a governor. Others will find that the amount of time they can give increases or reduces during that period. But if you are serious about helping your school to help children, then you do need to

be willing to prepare for meetings: there can be a lot of papers to read

attend meetings: the governing body must meet at least once a term, but you probably will be asked to serve on at least one committee. How often this meets will vary, but it is not unusual for one committee to meet each half-term

be able to get to meetings which, quite often, will be during the evening but which may be early or during the day

participate: If you cannot prepare for, and attend, meetings you will not be able to help the school effectively.

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27 December 2017

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